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1964 U.S. Open: Ordeal Ends In Win

The 1964 U.S. Open was the 64th time the tournament was played. The winner had to survive not only challenges from the field, but from the brutal weather.

Winner: Ken Venturi, 278

Where it was played: Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland

Tournament dates: June 18-20, 1964

Leader after first round: Arnold Palmer, 68

Leader after second round: Tommy Jacobs, 136

Leader after third round: Tommy Jacobs, 206

Notable Notes: Ken Venturi won his only major championship in stifling heat, despite nearly suffering heatstroke. This was the last U.S. Open played over only three days, with Round 3 and 4 (36 holes) played on the final day. In near 100-degree temperatures, Venturi almost collapsed on the 15th hole of the morning round. He walked and played slowly after that, followed closely by doctors, but managed to stagger across the finish line with a 2-stroke victory.

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